How to Handle the GATE 2022 Exam Pressure  

Time management skills that improve student learning

Goal-setting - It’s almost impossible to use time well if you don’t know what to do with it. Students can benefit from having short- and long-term goals.

Start with an agenda – With your child record the dates of all upcoming assignments and exams in an online or paper agenda (such as their school diary or an online calendar).

Schedule in important activities and free time, too. You can even set deadlines a few days before actual due dates to allow a margin for emergencies.

Create a master schedule – from this agenda, block off chunks of time for study or assignment work. This will help your student to prioritise their projects and stay on target with due dates.

Start assignments early – leaving assignments until the last minute is stressful. Instead, encourage your child to start working on them well before they are due.

Make project plans – when study or assignments seem overwhelming, procrastination often results. Help your child to break their study plan or project into smaller, more manageable chunks.

Avoid multi-tasking – divided attention is an inefficient way to learn. Focus on one task at a time for maximum productivity.

Reduce distractions – during time scheduled for schoolwork, have your child put away unnecessary devices such as mobile phones, and switch off social media notifications.

Take regular breaks – working on something for too long can lead to lost focus. Short breaks every half hour or so can help them to recharge.

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